“I’m not a big filly buyer traditionally but I’ve got some colts at
home now that I’ll need mares for in time so hopefully this one can run
and justify the buy,’’ Bell said.

“She’s a very nice filly out of one of the great families that I’ve
long wanted to be involved in. Her athleticism and overall quality stood
out to me, she looks like a beautiful running type of filly.’’

The day’s top colt was Lot 241 (More Than Ready x Starwish), knocked
down to top Queensland trainer Kelly Schweida for $300,000 from the
Henley Park draft.

The colt is a half-brother to Deep Image, which has raced twice in
Queensland for a second to Winning Rupert and a comfortable win.

“I have a soft spot for the More Than Readys, given I trained Better
Than Ready, and I like Redoute’s Choice mares, so it made sense to me,’’
Schweida said.

“For me he was the colt of the sale so I’m glad to be taking him home.’’

Lots 451-600 have been catalogued for the third and final day of the
sale, which will again start at 9am, an hour earlier than originally
advertised.